Redondo Beach Unified School District Internet Service Provider (ISP) E-rate Funding Year 2026 RFP/Q IT001
Redondo Beach UnifiedSchool · Redondo Beach, CA- Due
- Jan 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Dec 17, 2025
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Susana Garcia
The 30-second brief
Redondo Beach Unified School District is soliciting proposals for dedicated Internet Service Provider (ISP) services for E-rate Funding Year 2026 under RFP/Q IT001. The scope includes providing 20 Gbps dedicated internet access (with options to scale to 50 Gbps) at two primary locations: the District Office (1401 Inglewood Ave) and Adams Middle School (2600 Ripley Ave). Services must include transport, DNS hosting, and a /24 public IPv4 range at each site. The district anticipates a 36-month initial term starting July 1, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] by January 15, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. PST. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% uptime and a detailed transition plan are required deliverables.
Proposal Form, E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions, Certification of Compliance, Form Agreement, Non-Collusion Declaration, Iran Contracting Act Certification, Russian Sanctions Certification, Service Level Agreement, Transition Plan
E-Rate Eligible Price and Charges (40%), Meets the Districts Needs and Requirements (20%), Experience with the District (15%), Transition Plan and Implementation Timeline (10%), Service Level Agreement (10%), Required Documents (5%)
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Summary
Redondo Beach Unified School District is soliciting proposals for dedicated Internet Service Provider (ISP) services for E-rate Funding Year 2026 under RFP/Q IT001.
The scope includes providing 20 Gbps dedicated internet access (with options to scale to 50 Gbps) at two primary locations: the District Office (1401 Inglewood Ave) and Adams Middle School (2600 Ripley Ave). Services must include transport, DNS hosting, and a /24 public IPv4 range at each site. The district anticipates a 36-month initial term starting July 1, 2026, with two optional one-year extensions. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email protected] by January 15, 2026, at 3:00 P.M. PST. A Service Level Agreement (SLA) with 99.99% uptime and a detailed transition plan are required deliverables.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
9- Proposal Form
- E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions
- Certification of Compliance
- Form Agreement
- Non-Collusion Declaration
- Iran Contracting Act Certification
- Russian Sanctions Certification
- Service Level Agreement
- Transition Plan
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Exhibit A
- Attachment A.1
- Exhibit C
- Exhibit D
- Exhibit E
- Exhibit F
- Exhibit I
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Redondo Beach, CA
- Reported agency
- Redondo Beach Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Redondo Beach Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is January 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Susana Garcia.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Redondo Beach Unified in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Susana Garcia. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Proposal Form, E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions, Certification of Compliance, Form Agreement, Non-Collusion Declaration, Iran Contracting Act Certification, Russian Sanctions Certification, Service Level Agreement, Transition Plan. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "E-Rate Eligible Price and Charges (40%), Meets the Districts Needs and Requirements (20%), Experience with the District (15%), Transition Plan and Implementation Timeline (10%), Service Level Agreemen..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Redondo Beach Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Redondo Beach Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Redondo Beach Unified regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Exhibit A, Attachment A.1, Exhibit C, Exhibit D, Exhibit E, Exhibit F, Exhibit I. Review the full document from Redondo Beach Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Redondo Beach, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.